Edmund Lumsden was an Australian professional rugby league footballer.
16 Facts About Eddie Lumsden
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Eddie Lumsden was a wing with the St George Dragons during their eleven-year premiership winning run from 1956 to 1966, playing in and winning nine grand finals.
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Eddie Lumsden is one of four brothers who all played for Country.
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Eddie Lumsden moved from Kurri Kurri in 1955 to play with Sydney's Manly-Warringah club.
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In 1956 Eddie Lumsden represented Country seconds and while playing for Country he was seen by the St George Dragons.
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Eddie Lumsden was the competition's leading try scorer in 1958 and 1962.
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Eddie Lumsden was the second post-war player after Ian Moir to score a century of tries.
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Eddie Lumsden gained selection in the Australia national team, becoming Kangaroo No 346.
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Eddie Lumsden reached this milestone in his 100th game during the 1963 season.
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Eddie Lumsden retired from the game after the Dragons' eleventh consecutive premiership in 1966.
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Eddie Lumsden won nine premierships with the St George Dragons during his 10-year career at the club and is remembered as one of the greatest wingers of his era.
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Eddie Lumsden played 158 games with the club and scored 136 tries.
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Eddie Lumsden was awarded Life Membership of the St George Dragons in 1969.
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Eddie Lumsden became a rugby league selector in 1977 for Country and NSW, spending 23 years in the position, and 14 years as an Australian selector.
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In February 2008, Eddie Lumsden was named in the list of Australia's 100 Greatest Players which was commissioned by the NRL and ARL to celebrate the code's centenary year in Australia.
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On 20 July 2022, Eddie Lumsden was named in the St George Dragons District Rugby League Clubs team of the century.